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Santa Cruz County

Board of Supervisors Agenda

Governmental Center Building

701 Ocean Street, Room 525, Santa Cruz, CA

May 23, 2000


9:00 Roll Call

Consent Agenda

Oral Communications

12:00

1:30

Lunch

Scheduled and Regular Departmental Items

10:00 Scheduled and Regular Departmental Items 3:15 Recess
10:30

10:45

Recess

Scheduled and Regular Departmental Items

The Board will adjourn after the completion of all scheduled items.


1. Roll Call

Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance

2. Consideration of Late Additions to the Agenda
3. Additions and Deletions to the Consent Agenda; and Action on the Consent Agenda
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Any person may address the Board during its Oral Communications period. Presentations must not exceed three minutes in length, and individuals may speak only once during Oral Communications. All Oral Communications must be directed to an item not listed on today's Agenda, and must be within the jurisdiction of the Board. Board members will not take actions or respond immediately to any Oral Communications presented, but may choose to follow up at a later time, either individually. Or on a subsequent Board of Supervisor's Agenda. Oral Communications will normally be received by te Board for a period not to exceed thirty (30) minutes. If, at the end of this period, additional persons wish to address the Board under Oral Communications. The Oral Communications period may be continued to the last item on the Regular Agenda.
5. Additions and Deletions to Regular Agenda.

************** TRANSLATION SERVICES/SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCION **************

Spanish language translation is available on an as needed basis. Please make advance arrangements with the Clerk of the Board, in Room 500, or by telephone at (831) 454-2323.

Traducciones del ingles al espanol y del espanol al ingles estan disponibles en las sesiones de la Mesa Directiva. Por favor hagan arreglos por anticipo con la Secretaria de la Mesa Directiva, en cuarto numero 500, o por telefono al numero (831) 454-2323.


The County complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act. As a courtesy to those who are affected, please attend the meetings smoke and scent free. Questions regarding accommodation under the ADA should be directed to the office of the Clerk of the Board at 454-2323.

******CONSENT AGENDA******

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

6. Approve claims as submitted by the Auditor-Controller

7. Approve minutes of May 2 and 9, 2000, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

8. Item deleted

9. Approve a gross pay adjustment in the amount of $56 for an inspector in the Agricultural Commissioner's Pesticide Enforcement Unit, as recommended by the Agricultural Commissioner

10. Adopt resolution setting June 13, 2000 for public hearing on Assessment Rates for the Mosquito Abatement District, County Service Area No. 53, as recommended by the Agricultural Commissioner

11. Schedule jurisdictional hearing for Tuesday, June 13, 2000 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to consider an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision regarding Coastal Development Permit No. 97-0093 on property located about 1.5 miles southeast of Smith Grade Road at the end of an unnamed right-of-way which intersects with Smith Grade in the Bonny Doon Planning Area, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board

12. Reject claim of Robert Eugene Shaw, Jr., No 900-131 and refer to County Counsel

13. Accept and file the Proposed 2000-01 Capital Improvement Program Document and schedule a study session for June 13, 2000, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

14. Adopt resolution approving submission of applications from the General Services Department and the Department of Public Works to the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District Motor Vehicle Emission Reduction Grant Program, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

15. Accept the County Administrative Officer's proposed budget for the County of Santa Cruz for fiscal year 2000/01 as the basis for deliberations during budget hearings; set Monday, June 19, 2000 as the date to begin public hearings on the proposed budget and take related actions, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer (materials available Monday, May 22, 2000)

16. Accept Treasurer's monthly cash report (on file with Clerk) for the period ending April 30, 2000, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

17. Approve conversion of extra help positions to regular status in the Parks Department, as recommended by the Personnel Director and the Director of County Parks

18. Adopt resolution authorizing the District Attorney to reapply to the Office of Criminal Justice Planning for fiscal year 2000/01 Vertical Prosecution funds of child abuse cases in the amount of $150,000, as recommended by the District Attorney

19. Adopt resolution that extends the prosecution of Violence Against Women grant from February 28, 2000 to December 31, 2000 for fiscal year 1999/2000, as recommended by the District Attorney

20. Adopt resolution authorizing the District Attorney to reapply to the Office of Criminal Justice Planning for fiscal year 2000/01 Victim/Witness Assistance Center Program funds in the amount of $204,395, as recommended by the District Attorney (application of file with Clerk)

21. Adopt resolution authorizing the District Attorney to reapply to the Office of Criminal Justice Planning for fiscal year 2000/01 Vertical Prosecution of violence against women cases in the amount of $138,416, as recommended by the District Attorney

22. Adopt resolution amending Resolution No. 113-2000 authorizing the annual sale of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRAN) in an amount not to exceed $30 million for fiscal year 2000/01, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

23. Approve plans and specifications (on file with Clerk) for 1110 Emeline Avenue Roof Project; direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and set bid opening for Tuesday, June 20, 2000 at 10:45 a.m., as recommended by the Director of General Services

24. Approve appointment of Judy Vasquez as the alternate to Supervisor Campos on the Santa Cruz County Integrated Waste Management Local Task Force, as recommended by Supervisor Campos

25. Accept notification of at-large vacancy on the Children's Commission, in the category of "under age 18", with nomination for appointment to be received on June 6, 2000, and final appointment to be made June 13, 2000, as recommended by Chair Wormhoudt

26. Adopt resolution electing exemption from Congestion Management Program statutes, as recommended by Chair Wormhoudt (continued from April 25, 2000, Item No. 29)

27. Direct the County Administrative Officer, in concert with County Counsel and the Sheriff, to review the request of the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission that the County allow the use of motorized bicycles and motorized scooters, as defined, on streets and bike paths within the County unincorporated area, with a report and recommendation to the Board on or before August 1, 2000, as recommended by Chair Wormhoudt

28. Approve appointment of Yolanda Henry Goda to the Latino Affairs Commission for a term to expire April 1, 2003, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt

29. Refer request for $37,636 in one time funding for Community Television of Santa Cruz County to the County Administrative Officer and direct that she return with a report and recommendation on this matter as part of the 2000/01 Supplemental Budget, as recommended by Chair Wormhoudt

30. Refer request of the League of Women Voters of Santa Cruz County for funding in the amount of $5,000 for participation in the Smart Voter program to the County Clerk-Recorder for his consideration and any recommendation he would care to offer for Board deliberations in connection with the fiscal year 2000/01 budget hearings, as recommended by Chair Wormhoudt

31. Adopt resolution appointing Samuel Torres Jr. as County Counsel pursuant to the action of the Board of Supervisors

32. Authorize 1.0 limited term Accounting Technician be converted to a regular budgeted position and 1.0 regular budgeted Sr. Account Clerk position be converted to a limited term position associated with the court collection project through June 30, 2000 with a further report at budget hearings, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector

33. Adopt resolution providing for a zero property tax exchange for LAFCO No. 870, Capitola City Limit Reorganization and Annexation to Santa Cruz County Service Areas 9 (Public Works), 11 (Parks), 38 (Sheriff's patrol) and 53 (Mosquito Abatement), as recommended by the County Administrative Officer

34. Defer consideration of operation of County Service Area No. 54 Water system (Mt. Charlie) to June 6, 2000, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller

HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

35. Accept and file report on the need to continue the state of local emergency relative to transmission of HIV through contaminated needles, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

36. Direct the Environmental Health Director to work with the Planning Department to submit proposed ordinance amendments to Chapter 7.38, Sewage Disposal, to the Environmental Health Coordinator and the Planning Commission, and return the amendments to the Board as part of Round 2 of the General Plan/Local Coastal Plan amendments, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

37. Direct Environmental Health Director to work with the Planning Department to submit proposed ordinance amendments to Chapter 7.70, Water Wells, to the Environmental Coordinator and the Planning Commission, and return the amendments to the Board as part of Round 2 of the General Plan/Local Coastal Plan amendments, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

38. Approve transfer of funds in the amount of $310,000 within Mental Health, Clinics and MediCruz budgets, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

39. Approve agreement with CompuCounsel Consulting for pre-hospital care data base conversion in the amount of $12,500 and related services, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

40. Accept and file report on status of development of a residential treatment program for adolescents not involved with the Juvenile Justice System, and options for a long-term site for the program, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

41. Approve amendment to contract with the Santa Cruz AIDS Project in the amount of $7,568 for services in connection with the Watsonville HIV drop-in center project, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

42. Adopt resolution approving the State Performance Contract; adopt resolution approving the amendment to the State Mental Health Managed Care contract; and direct Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

43. Authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator to sign the amendment to the Hospital Services Agreement between Watsonville Hospital Corporation and County of Santa Cruz, increasing inpatient per diem rate and emergency department reimbursement, effective June 1, 2000, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

44. Accept and file report on the ambulance contractor's performance for the contract year December 1998 through November 1999, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

45. Approve and authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator to sign contract amendments with Santa Cruz Community Counseling Center, Janus of Santa Cruz, Triad Community Services and modify contract with Center for Applied Local Research; adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $141,439; adopt resolution canceling estimated revenues in the amount of $44,904, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

46. Accept and file report on the performance of the Santa Cruz Fire Department's paramedic program, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

47. Approve fixed asset purchases of a disk drive duplication equipment and a clinic lab freezer for the Health Services Agency; and approve transfer of funds, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

48. Adopt resolution setting a public hearing for Tuesday, June 13, 2000 on proposed benefit assessments/service charges and proposed 2000/01 Assessment/Service Charge Reports for County Service Area No. 12, and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator

49. Accept and file report (on file with Clerk) on the performance of the Community Programs that were monitored in fiscal year 99/00, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

50. Defer consideration of recommendations for the award of contracts for after-school activities for children in kindergarten through eighth grade until June 13, 2000, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

51. Adopt resolution authorizing the Multipurpose Senior Services Program for July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001; and authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to sign the contract with the California Department of Aging in the amount of $739,843 for fiscal year 00/01 on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

52. Authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to procure in-home supportive services through negotiation, to re-convene the previously approved Proposal Review Committee, as needed, to evaluate proposals, to notify interested parties of the proposed contract award(s), and to respond to protests to the proposed contract award(s); direct the Human Resources Agency Administrator to report back to the Board on or before August 15, 2000 regarding the recommendation for contract award(s) and to set a public hearing date to formally consider proposals and to award a contract or contracts; and direct the Human Resources Agency Administrator to negotiate with Addus HealthCare Inc. to extend the current contract through September 30, 2000, and to return to the Board on or before June 27, 2000 with a proposed contract amendment, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

53. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $327,410 from the California Department of Social Services for the Adoption Assistance Program; and approve transfer of funds within the Human Resources Agency, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

54. Approve the Santa Cruz County Office of Education as the contractor to provide services for basic skills instruction, leadership development, tutoring, dropout prevention and referral to alternative schools in an amount not to exceed $700,000 and authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to sign the contract, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

55. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $7,331 and approve transfer of funds in the amount of $300,000 within the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) to support workforce development programs, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

56. Approve the selection of the Workforce Investment Group as the contractor to prepare report (on file with Clerk) on labor market information; and authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to sign contract in an amount not to exceed $59,998, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator

LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS

57. Defer report on Planning Department Policy binder until June 13, 2000, as recommended by the Planning Director

58. Defer consideration of post-disaster policies until August 1, 2000, as recommended by the Planning Director

59. Accept and file report regarding recommendation of the Commission on Disabilities that a permit be required for parking lot alterations and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director

60. Adopt resolution accepting a grant in the amount of $5,000 from the Department of Fish and Game for reimbursement of costs related to participation in the oil spill prevention and response planning process; and authorize the Planning Director to sign grant agreement, as recommended by the Planning Director

61. Approve Memorandum of Understanding between the County and the Fire Chiefs' Association for GIS data services to provide maintenance of fire run books and authorize the Chair of the Board to sign the agreement, as recommended by the Planning Director

62. Accept and file progress report on ongoing activities to mitigate overdraft in the Pajaro Valley; and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director

63. Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $10,548 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for County Service Area No. 2, Place De Mer, as recommended by the Director of Public Works (continued from May 9, 2000, Item No. 33)

64. Adopt resolution amending the Santa Cruz County Design Criteria relating to topographical information, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

65. Accept improvement and approve final cost for Sidewalk Access Ramps 1999; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

66. Approve amendment to agreement in the amount of $725.00 for design services for the Branciforte Creek at Isbel Drive Bridge Streambank Protection project and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign agreement, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

67. Approve agreement for ditch erosion repair on Casserly Road; direct Public Works to include sufficient funds in the 2000/01 Pajaro Storm Drain Maintenance District budget; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

68. Authorize the Director of Public Works to submit a proposal to establish an in-vessel food waste composting system, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

69. Adopt resolutions accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $20,500 from residential and commercial engineering development fees for engineering services in Public Works, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

70. Approve the use of $4,224 in savings from the purchase of a 1-ton service body truck and a 4-wheel drive pickup to purchase two, 1-ton trucks for the Public Works Department Road Maintenance section, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

71. Approve plans, specifications and engineer's estimate for Irwin Way Storm Damage Repair; authorize calling for bids; set bid opening for Tuesday, June 20, 2000 at 10:45 a.m.; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

72. Approve road closure for the La Selva Beach 4th of July Parade; and direct Public Works to issue the parade permit, as recommended by the director of Public Works

73. Approve road closure for the Aptos 4th of July Parade; and direct Public Works to issue the parade permit, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

74. Approve plans, specifications and architect's estimate for office remodel for Public Works Department; authorize calling for bids; set bid opening for Tuesday, June 20, 2000 at 10:45 a.m.; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

75. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding regarding the solid waste disposal facility siting study with the four cities; authorize the Chair of the Board to sign the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the County; and forward nominations for the Citizens Disposal Site Selection Advisory Group to the Local Task Force, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

76. Adopt resolution setting Tuesday, June 6, 2000, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter for a public hearing on the proposed 2000/01 Benefit Assessment/Service Charge Rates; and on the proposed Benefit Assessment/Service Charge Reports for various County Service Areas; direct the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works

77. Approve amended agreement in the amount of $4,995 in additional contingency funds for the Simpkins Tile Repair Project; and authorize the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services to sign the amendment to the agreement and approve required change orders, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

78. Direct the Parks Department to report back to the Board in November 2001 with a status report on the East Cliff Drive Project, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

79. Approve the amended agreement with First Alarm Security and Patrol; authorize the Director of Parks to sign the contract; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

80. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, accept and file status report on Traffic Impact Reduction Pilot Program; and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator

81. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, accept the proposed 2000-01 Redevelopment Agency budget and take related actions, as recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Executive Director (materials available Monday, May 22, 2000)

EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

82. SCHEDULE A CLOSED PERSONNEL AND LITIGATION SESSION AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE BOARD'S AGENDA, OR AT ANY OTHER TIME DURING THE COURSE OF THE MEETING ANNOUNCED BY THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION

Case Name/No.: SOAL and Sierra Club v. County of Santa Cruz et.al. (California Court of Appeal No. H020709)

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Initiation of litigation to be considered pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9 for one potential case.

REPORT OF COUNTY COUNSEL - will be given at the conclusion of the closed session on any reportable action(s) taken in the closed session

*****REGULAR AGENDA*****

SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - 9:00 A.M. or thereafter

83. Presentation honoring Dwight Herr, County Counsel

84. 9:15 A.M. Scheduled Item

The Board of Supervisors will recess in order to permit the Board of Directors of the County of Santa Cruz Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Zone 5, to convene and carry out its regularly scheduled meeting (agendas are located on table at the back of the Chambers)

85. Public hearing on the proposed increased assessment rates for County Service Area No. 24, Pineridge, and County Service Area No. 26, Hidden Valley, Zones "A" through "G"

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of March 23, 2000

b. Proposed Resolutions

Regarding public hearing items: If any person challenges an action taken on the foregoing matter(s) in court, they may be limited to raising only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors at or prior to the public hearing.

The time limit for seeking judicial review of any decision approving or denying an application for a permit, license or other entitlement, or revoking a permit, license or other entitlement is governed by Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 and is no later than the 90th day following the date on which the decision is made (unless a shorter time limit is specified for the type of action by State or Federal law, in which case the shorter time limit shall apply).

SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - A.M.

86. Consider adoption of ordinance amending Chapter 9 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating to stop intersections in the Mesa Verde area

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of May 15, 2000

b. Proposed ordinance

87. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Bid opening regarding 1000 Emeline Renovation and Addition Project

a. Letter of the General Services Director of April 17, 2000

88. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Bid opening regarding Anna Jean Cummings Park

a. Letter of the General Services Director of April 12, 2000

89. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item

Bid opening regarding 30th, 32nd and 33rd Avenue Storm Drain, Sanitary Sewer, and Sidewalk Improvements

a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of April 20, 2000

89.1 Consider amendment to resolution No. 247-76 amending Civil Service rules to change probation periods for positions in the Assessor and Auditor-Controller; and Ordinance amending County Code Section 3.12.040 relating to County employees

SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - 1:30 P.M. or Thereafter

90. Public hearing to consider approval of a Regular Coastal Permit as a follow-up to emergency work undertaken pursuant to Emergency Coastal Development Permit 99-0419 which authorized relocation of fencing, one tent, two "iso-sheds" and the outlet to an existing drainage pipe, with an additional requirement regarding placement of fencing adjacent to a drainage way; and to consider authorizing the Planning Director to issue an additional emergency approval for construction of barn roof extensions, and approximately 5,500 cubic yards of grading for installation of wastewater detention basins and infiltration trenches, or other measures needed to protect water quality. The follow-up approval to 99-0419 requires a Regular Coastal Development Permit and a Riparian Exception; the additional proposed measures require an Emergency Coastal Development Permit and an Emergency Grading Permit. Applicants: John and Brenda Stephenson

a. Letter of the Planning Director of May 15, 2000, with attachments

Regarding public hearing items: If any person challenges an action taken on the foregoing matter(s) in court, they may be limited to raising only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors at or prior to the public hearing.

The time limit for seeking judicial review of any decision approving or denying an application for a permit, license or other entitlement, or revoking a permit, license or other entitlement is governed by Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 and is no later than the 90th day following the date on which the decision is made (unless a shorter time limit is specified for the type of action by State or Federal law, in which case the shorter time limit shall apply).

NOTE: Agenda documents may be reviewed at the Office of the Clerk of the Board, Room 500, Governmental Center, and at the Santa Cruz Main Library.

ATTENTION: You can view the Board of Supervisors current agenda and minutes on the World Wide Web at http://www.co.santa-cruz.ca.us. A live broadcast of the Board of Supervisors meetings is available on AT&T Cable Services, Channel 73.





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